This Boy's Life
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones · 1993 ·
This Boy's Life (1993) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Disney+, KlikFilm in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch This Boy's Life by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Disney+, KlikFilm |
| Japan | Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (76/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Fans of Drama
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is This Boy's Life worth watching?
Yes — This Boy's Life earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Early DiCaprio opposite De Niro — a stepfather memoir of abuse, rebellion, and becoming Tobias Wolff.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is This Boy's Life about?
When a son and mother move to Seattle in hopes for a better life, the mother meets a seemingly polite man. Things go south when the man turns out to be abusive, endangering their lives. As the mother struggles to maintain hope in an impossible situation, the son has plans to escape.
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